Zoom H6 Handy Audio Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System | 6-Track Portable Recorder with High-Fidelity Sound

Designed for creators who demand uncompromising sound quality on the move, the Zoom H6 features modular mic capsules and six simultaneous tracks—ideal for field recording, podcasting, and multi-instrument sessions. Its rugged build and intuitive controls allow you to capture pristine audio anywhere, whether you’re tracking a band, conducting interviews, or gathering ambiance for film.

The H6 runs for over 20 hours on four AA batteries, ensuring marathon recording without interruption. Swap between the XYH-6 stereo mic, MSH-6 Mid-Side module, or other optional capsules to tailor pickup patterns on the fly. Four XLR/TRS combo inputs—with independent gain knobs and -20 dB pads—let you connect microphones, guitars, and line-level sources with ease. Onboard effects like low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting refine your tracks in real time, while the full-color, angled LCD provides clear feedback in any lighting.

Key Features

• Interchangeable Mic Capsules: Choose Zoom’s XY, Mid-Side, shotgun, or instrument modules to match your recording scenario.

• Six-Track Simultaneous Recording: Capture up to six discrete channels—perfect for live bands, panel discussions, or sound design.

• Four XLR/TRS Combo Inputs: Gain control and selectable pads on each channel ensure distortion-free signals from mics, guitars, and mixers.

• Built-In Effects Suite: Apply low-cut filters, compression, and limiting to polish audio at the source.

• Extended Battery Life: Over 20 hours of operation from four AA batteries, plus USB bus power or optional AD-17 adapter.

• Field-Ready Chassis: Durable construction and ergonomic design stand up to rough handling.

Specifications

Recording Media

• SD: 16 MB–2 GB

• SDHC: 4 GB–32 GB

• SDXC: 64 GB–1 TB

Microphone Capsules

• XYH-6 (X/Y Stereo): –41 dB sensitivity, 136 dB SPL max

• MSH-6 (Mid-Side): –37 dB (uni), –39 dB (bi), 120–122 dB SPL max

Inputs & Outputs

• Inputs 1–4: XLR/TRS combo, +22 dBu max, pad on, +12/24/48 V phantom

• Mic/Line In (capsule): ⅛″ stereo jack, 2.5 kΩ, plug-in power

• Line Out: ⅛″ stereo, –10 dBu

• Phone Out: ⅛″ stereo, 20 mW into 32 Ω

• Built-In Speaker: 400 mW @ 8 Ω mono

Formats & Rates

• WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz @ 16/24-bit

• MP3: 44.1 kHz @ 48–320 kbps

Display & Connectivity

• 2.0″ full-color LCD (320 × 240)

• USB 2.0 High-Speed (Mass Storage & Multi-Track Interface)

Power & Dimensions

• Power: 4 × AA alkaline/NiMH; USB bus power; AD-17 adapter (optional)

• Battery Life: > 20 hrs (4 × AA)

• Unit Size: 77.8 × 152.8 × 47.8 mm; 280 g

• XYH-6 Capsule: 78.9 × 60.2 × 45.2 mm; 130 g

• MSH-6 Capsule: 58.0 × 67.6 × 42.1 mm; 85 g